The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 16) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 14)
€ 24,400
€ 17,400
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT.
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
57.4
67.5
78.9
57.6
66.2
74.8
67.5 in
Width
66.2 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.6 in
96.5
155.4
97.2
156.3
155.4 in
Length
156.3 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
118 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
210 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
210 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
21.76 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
64 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
65 mpg
64 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
city
51 mpg
74 mpg
highway
74 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
777 mi
Range
756 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
777 mi
756 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
74 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
76.1 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
74 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
955 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
